Criminal Division

Contact Information:
(937) 382-8985
Jenny
Foster

You may visit the Municipal Court during the office hours
of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

WARNING: If you fail to appear in Court as required on any misdemeanor
you may be arrested and punished by SIX MONTHS IN JAIL AND/OR a $1,000.00
FINE, regardless of the disposition of the original charge.

Criminal Filing Fees

Court costs for criminal court and traffic court are
$125.00
If you go to trial there may be additional costs incurred for subpoenas; witness
fees; etc. These fees are in addition to the minimum $125.00 costs.

When appearing at the Clerk's office,
you must properly identify yourself.

DO NOT use a nickname or alias

Use the same spelling as listed on your paperwork

If the name or address is incorrect, ADVISE the court
so it may be corrected

What must I do when I visit the Court
as specified by my citation, assignment notice, letter, or cash bond
form?

Report to the Clerk's office for direction
or report to the courtroom and check in with the bailiff on duty.

What must I bring to Court?

You must bring any relevant paperwork
having to do with your case, such as:

Copy of Citation

Any written communication from the Court

Bond papers and receipt

Documents of proof for compliance of judicial order or sentence

Adequate funds to pay fines and costs, which are due the
day you appear

No personal checks accepted

How long should I plan to be in Court?

As a defendant, expect to be in Court for a substantial portion
of the day to take care of all possible matters.